Low Vision Clinic

We provide a specialist Low Vision Clinic, to assist patients who are sight impaired. This is a private service, as there is no provision in the Leeds area for NHS low vision services to be supplied within community optical practices.

The nearest NHS service is based at St James's Hospital, with a satellite clinic at Wharfedale General Hospital. However, many people prefer the personal care that we offer. Many referrals come from ophthalmic consultants at the Yorkshire Eye Hospital.

The service is provided by Denise Collier. Denise is an Optometrist wish specialist expertise in this area. She works three days in the practice, and for the remaining two days a week is based at St James's hospital, Leeds. She carries out a full assessment of your visual requirements, and gives advise on lighting, illuminated magnifiers and other Low Vision Aids. The practice stocks a large number of magnifiers. These can be borrowed and tried at home to assess their suitability before being purchased.

Please click here to see our patient leaflet describing this service.